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Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be ‘exceptional’ team even after major offseason moves

Saturday, September 26 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sam Presti knows there is no dancing around the fact the Thunder will have a different makeup this season though that doesn't make OKC's longtime general manager nervous. The Thunder won 64 games and took the San Antonio Spurs to seven games in the Western Conference finals,... Read More.

Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75 million deal, AP source says

Sunday, June 28 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced that the... Read More.

Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says

Saturday, June 27 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Oklahoma City further reduced its potential luxury tax bill for next season by agreeing to trade elite 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Sunday, May 31 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, and when his team's reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio... Read More.

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Saturday, May 30 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder played a Game 7 it was the ultimate game of ultimate games, one that decided last season's NBA championship. And that's why, as the NBA's two-time Most Valuable Player spoke about the Game 7 that looms against the San Antonio Spurs... Read More.

Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Wednesday, May 27 by News 9

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates his three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/AP Photo/Julio Cortez Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and dished out nine assists... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Saturday, May 23 by The Associated Press

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ and TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Jared... Read More.

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Sunday, May 10 by The Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second... Read More.

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Saturday, May 9 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, averaged 31.1 points during the regular season. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he is... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take 3-0 series lead

Sunday, April 26 by The Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 121-109 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander — the... Read More.

From tragedy to triumph, Thunder and fans bond and put OKC on the world stage

Saturday, April 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum,... Read More.

Coleman, Luttrell Reach Agreement with OKC Thunder, Majority of Tribes on Sports Betting

Tuesday, April 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders. After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support... Read More.

Stories tagged with: thunder

Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be ‘exceptional’ team even after major offseason moves

Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75 million deal, AP source says

Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says

Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take 3-0 series lead

From tragedy to triumph, Thunder and fans bond and put OKC on the world stage

Coleman, Luttrell Reach Agreement with OKC Thunder, Majority of Tribes on Sports Betting

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